Fram.UnionAid Grant Awards Framingham Union Aid Association, Inc.MetroWest Medical Center115 Lincoln StreetFramingham, MA 01702https://www.framunionaid.org/Contact: Noreen Bigelow (774-279-2070)Framingham Union Aid Association Announces 2018 Grant ProgramFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFramingham, MA December 1, 2017 – The Framingham Union Aid Association, Inc. (FUAA) announces their 2018 grant program. FUAA has applications available for grant money for non-profit organizations that qualify under IRS Section 501c3 and are part of the MetroWest towns of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Medway, Millis, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury and Wayland. FUAA will support projects related to education and/or services in the field of healthcare; research in the field of healthcare; improving public health and/or social services. Applications are available for download from their new website, https://www.framunionaid.org/.The deadline for applications is January 31, 2018. For applications andinformation about the grant program, please refer to https://www.framunionaid.org/ or email framunionaid@gmail.com.<http://www.framunionaid.org>

30th Annual Framingham Auxiliary Police Holiday Craft FairThe Framingham Auxiliary Police are holding their thirtieth annual Craft Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The event will be held at the Keefe Vocational Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA.The Craft Fair will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. where you will find a unique holiday shopping experience. During this fund raising event there will be over 200 exhibitors selling various merchandise including hand made crafts, hand crafted jewelry, hand decorated clothing, sketches, photographs and much, much more!!! Admission $2.50, children under 12 free. <http://www.framinghamauxpolice.org/framingham-auxiliary-police-craft-fair.html>

Sun, Dec 10th

Veterans Acupuncture Care MetrowestA local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew's Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.<http://vacmetrowest.com>

Fri, Dec 15th

Veterans and Spouses / Coffee and Conversation (at McAuliffe Library)9:30am to 10:30am -- The Christa McAuliffe Library would like to invite all veterans and spouses of veterans to our Friday group. The main thrust is to bring you up to date on veterans benefits. Especially survivors benefits for spouses. WE want you to find out your entitlements from the V.A. All you have to do is appear and ask and we will try to point you in the right direction. You will be happy that you did. Hope we see you there. Veterans who care.

Sat, Dec 16th

Framingham Library Book SaleFramingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street. Come to the Friends of the Framingham Library book sale! With THREE rooms and thousands of items in stock, there’s something for everyone. Plan ahead for the holidays: Christmas music CDs and DVDs will be out this month, as well as games, puzzles, and toys. All hardcover fiction library discards just 50 cents!<http://framinghamlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-the-library/book-sales/>

Sun, Dec 24th

Veterans Acupuncture Care MetrowestClinic will be closed so our staff can enjoy the holidays.Reopening January 7, 2017<http://vacmetrowest.com>

Sun, Dec 31st

Veterans Acupuncture Care MetrowestClinic will be closed so our staff can enjoy the holidays.We will reopen January 7, 2017<http://vacmetrowest.com>